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Punk ‘n Pie, Annual Talent Show, Relocates to Lawn
Event features new upgrades and an array of performances
October 30, 2015
Biola University’s Student Programming and Activities (SPA) hosted the first installation of “Punk ‘n Pie in the Park,” Biola’s annual school-wide...
Student Life
Theatre 21 Presents “Leaving Iowa”
New director Zachary Bortot leads cast in comedic play premiering Oct. 23
October 29, 2015
Biola’s Theatre 21 kicks off a new production, “Leaving Iowa,” directed by new theatre professor Zachary Bortot. “Leaving Iowa,” written by Tim...
Academics
Journalism and Integrated Media Major Ranked Among Top Programs in the Nation
USA Today recognizes Biola as a top journalism school
October 27, 2015
Biola University’s journalism and integrated media program was ranked among the top journalism programs in the country in a recent ranking of...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.